Sci Fi Fidelity Podcast: Monthly TV Discussions & Interviews
Tune in each month as hosts Mike and Dave break down the genre television shows that deserve your attention.

Subscribe! iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
In this golden age of television, it’s easy for great science fiction shows to slip under the radar. Luckily, Mike Ahr and Dave Vitagliano are here to help! In this monthly podcast, the guys discuss one show each that deserves your attention as well as a topic of interest to fans of genre TV. They are then joined by actors, producers, or other talent from their favorite shows to discuss the creative process.
If you’ve enjoyed the show analysis and interviews that Sci Fi Fidelity has brought to the coverage here at Den of Geek, please leave a review and rating wherever you access your podcasts! This helps others find this great discussion so that they can join in the fun. Return here each month for more great content!
Sci Fi Fidelity 2017: Latest Episode
Episode 22: Spinoff Characters, Star Trek Discovery, The Good Place, Dirk Gently
Spinoff Characters: characters who deserve their own shows – 2:21Star Trek Discovery: season 1 on CBS All Access – 13:50The Good Place: season 2 on NBC – 34:19Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency Interview: Samuel Barnett – 49:02Episode 21: Female Royalty, The Orville, The Last Ship, Channel Zero
Sci Fi Royalty: discussing the iconic women of genre television – 2:09The Orville: season 1 on FOX – 18:05The Last Ship: season 4 on TNT – 30:01Channel Zero Interview: showrunner Nick Antosca – 49:40BONUS: Blood Drive
Blood Drive Interview: composer Michael Gatt, season 1
Episode 20: Male Royalty, Midnight Texas, Salvation, Killjoys
Sci Fi Royalty: discussing the iconic men of genre TV – 2:04Midnight, Texas: season 1 on NBC – 12:28Salvation: season 1 on CBS – 26:58Killjoys Interview: showrunner Michelle Lovretta – 46:20BONUS: Stephan Zlotescu & Scott Glassgold
Blackpills Short Form Series Interview: producers Stephan Zlotescu & Scott Glassgold
Episode 19: Short Form Series, The Mist, Killjoys, Preacher
Short Form Series: sci-fi with shorter episodes – 2:21The Mist: season 1 on SpikeTV- 21:11Killjoys: season 3 on Syfy – 36:55Preacher Interview: Graham McTavish – 51:22
Episode 18: Shows To Rewatch, The Handmaid’s Tale, Blood Drive, Wynonna Earp
Shows To Rewatch: these classics should be revisited – 2:18The Handmaid’s Tale: season 1 on Hulu – 16:51Blood Drive: season 1 on Syfy – 36:25Wynonna Earp Interviews: Melanie Scrofano & Tim Rozon – 49:56
Episode 17: Shows You Missed, American Gods, Lucifer, Fringe
Shows You Missed: recommended under the radar gems – 3:19American Gods: season 1 on Starz – 28:20Lucifer: season 2 on FOX – 38:44Fringe Interviews: Lance Reddick & Seth Gabel – 49:07
Episode 16: Missed Shows, iZombie, Humans, Dimension 404
Shows We Missed: classic genre fare we’ve never seen – 2:30iZombie: season 3 on The CW – 18:04Humans: season 2 on AMC – 29:34Dimension 404 Interview: showrunner Dez Dolly – 48:54
Episode 15: Finales, Legion, The 100, Humans
Season Finales: what we like in a good cliffhanger ending – 2:20Legion: season 1 on FX – 19:31The 100: season 4 on The CW – 37:15Humans Interview: Ruth Bradley – 53:46
Episode 14: Apocalypses, The Magicians, Colony, The Expanse
Apocalypses: disastrous worlds we’d least mind living in – 2:20The Magicians: season 2 on Syfy – 28:45Colony: season 2 on USA Network – 41:38The Expanse Interview: showrunner Naren Shankar – 59:03
Episode 13: Spaceship Characters, Travelers, Emerald City, The Magicians
Spaceship Characters: spacefaring vessels that became beloved characters – 3:34Travelers: season 1 on Netflix – 27:20Emerald City: season 1 on NBC – 43:31The Magicians Interview: showrunner Sera Gamble – 57:40
Sci Fi Fidelity 2016:
BONUS: Trollhunters
Trollhunters Interview: conductor Tim Davies, season 1 on Netflix
Episode 12: Androids, The Librarians, The Man in the High Castle, Travelers
Androids: human-like robots that best reflect the human condition – 3:42The Librarians: season 3 on TNT – 19:04The Man in the High Castle: season 2 on Amazon – 31:09Travelers Interview: producers Eric McCormack & Brad Wright – 44:23
Episode 11: Black Mirror, Mars, Dirk Gently, Van Helsing
Black Mirror: season 3 on Netflix – 2:53Mars: event series on Nat Geo – 21:51Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency: season 1 on BBC America – 35:17Van Helsing Interview: Kelly Overton & Simon Barry – 50:30
Episode 10: Adaptations, Westworld, Channel Zero, Falling Water
Adaptations: when movies, books, or comics come to TV – 2:36Westworld: season 1 on HBO – 22:37Channel Zero: season 1 on Syfy – 37:37Falling Water Interview: David Ajala – 47:53
Episode 9: Fall Genre TV Lineup, Z Nation
Fall Genre TV Lineup: what we’re watching each day of the week this fall – 5:37Z Nation Interview: composer Jason Gallagher – 48:02
Episode 8: Time Travel, Van Helsing, Stranger Things, Aftermath
Time Travel: the predominance of timey-wimey on TV this fall – 1:59Van Helsing: season 1 on Syfy – 26:20Stranger Things: season 1 on Netflix – 37:16Aftermath Interview: Anne Heche & James Tupper – 46:02
Episode 7: Conventions, Penny Dreadful, Killjoys, Dark Matter
Conventions: the role of fan conventions for actors & shows – 3:08Penny Dreadful: season 3 on Showtime – 28:01Killjoys: season 2 on Syfy – 36:14Dark Matter Interview: showrunner Joseph Mallozzi – 44:36
Episode 6: Showrunners, Outlander, Preacher, Blake Neely
Showrunners: pros & cons of producers participating in fandom – 2:30Outlander: season 2 on Starz – 26:01Preacher: season 1 on AMC – 29:43Blake Neely Interview: composer from Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow – 38:20
BONUS: Wayward Pines
Wayward Pines Interview: composer Charlie Clouser, season 2 on FOX
Episode 5: Orphan Black, 12 Monkeys, Emily Hampshire
Orphan Black: season 4 on BBC America – 1:4012 Monkeys: season 2 on Syfy – 24:1812 Monkeys Interview: Emily Hampshire – 43:32Reboots & Revivals: upcoming reimaginings of all categories in the coming year – 57:09
Episode 4: Wynonna Earp, Agents of SHIELD, Hunters
Wynonna Earp: season 1 on Syfy – 1:41Agents of SHIELD: season 3 on ABC – 25:40Hunters Interview: Britne Oldford – 47:42Advanced Digital Releases: the benefits of dropping a premiere early – 62:39
BONUS: Daredevil
Daredevil Interview: composer John Paesano, season 2 on Netflix
Episode 3: Legends of Tomorrow, Colony, 11.22.63
Legends of Tomorrow: season 1 on The CW – 1:3511.22.63: season 1 on Hulu – 17:47Colony Discussion & Interview: showrunner Ryan Condal – 37:372016 Saturn Awards: discussing this year’s nominees – 55:09
Episode 2B: The X-Files, The 100, Supergirl
The 100: season 3 on The CW – 2:20The X-Files: season 10 (revival) on FOX – 21:04Supergirl Interview: Laura Vandervoort – 47:06Shipping: how focusing on relationships affects viewing – 58:51
Episode 2A: The X-Files Supplement
The X-Files: a classic revived – 0:43The X-Files Lexicon Interview: Matt Allair – 33:06
Episode 1: Doctor Who, The Expanse, Dominique Tipper
Doctor Who: series 9 & Christmas Special – 4:59The Expanse: season 1 on Syfy – 27:08The Expanse Interview: Dominique Tipper – 47:54Bingewatching: delineating the benefits and pitfalls – 60:19